As some of you may have already heard, this past month we received some very surprising news from Jack’s Mannequin and their frontman, Andrew McMahon. After seven years, the band has decided to go their separate ways. At this point in time, I’m still living in denial, telling myself that it has all been a…
Author: Kim the FanGirl
Midnight In London?
I Wish I Were British On Sunday night, as I was watching the second season opener of Upstairs Downstairs, I began to have a miraculous moment of clarity. While I dissected the stylish dialogue, gazed upon the elegant satin gowns, and admired the outstanding archetypal set design, I realized I had a tenacious attachment to…
Album Review: Mumford & Sons – Babel
“I’ll be yours, if you’ll be mine” This blog had been less than a week old when we first introduced you to Mumford & Sons, having no idea that these soon-to-be rock stars would shortly bring the music world to its knees. Having spent an insurmountable time on the charts with their debut album, Sigh No More proved…
Artist of the Month: Florence + The Machine – Between Two Lungs
“I tend to lose myself in the moment. I’m not very good at holding back. I don’t know how to do this without feeling everything. My emotions are the tool I use to perform.” – Florence Welch Dear Florence, Wow, what an amazing month this has been. I can’t believe it’s over already. We’ve learned…
One Lovely Blog
Hi, everyone! This week, the wonderful Peggy Isaacs nominated me for a One Lovely Blog Award. I know, isn’t that awesome? Hold on a second while I give her massive amounts of hugs and thanks. THANK YOU, Peggy!! THANK YOU!!! I order all of you to check out her blog. Immediately. In the meantime, the…
Artist of the Month: Florence + The Machine – The Music (Part 2)
“I’ve got my ideal job. I like to sing. I like to dance. I like to bang drums and dress up. And someone pays me. It’s incredible!” – Florence Welch Her music makes your heart beat. It throws you into a new world, a world of fantastical charm. Florence + The Machine are the unequaled,…
666 Park Avenue
Welcome to The Drake As the new fall TV season begins, the time has come to finally make that all-important decision. What to watch? You already have your old favorites scheduled, picking off the ones that have failed to comply with your standards, and upgrading last years newbies who have proved themselves worthy to be…
Artist of the Month: Florence + The Machine – The Music (Part 1)
“We are Florence + The Machine and we demand human sacrifices! We want your bodies!” You can feel it in your bones, spreading its symphonic sounds equally throughout, as if they were raindrops sinking into your overheated skin. Intricately woven refrains, utterly unique and unmatched, make your heart scream, as though he were attempting to…
Dim the Lights. The Show’s About to Begin. (TIFF Edition)
I Want to See That! For film buffs and the likewise minded, it’s the best time of the year. The fall movie season has begun and already major Oscar buzz is filtering through the system. Don’t be surprised when you overhear a quick word or two about one film, then soon after hear a superlative…
Artist of the Month: Florence + The Machine
“Making music, it’s such a personal thing. You’re always making music; you’re making music that pleases you, and you kind of think, you know, ‘who the f**k else would listen to this?’ And so it’s really amazing to me how many people have taken it so to heart.” – Florence Welch I guess it was…
The Vampire Diaries: Season 4 Trailer!
Newborn Warning! The following promo will induce intense FanGirl screams of excitement. Please be considerate of those around you as the overwhelming need to flail your arms in a sporadic fashion and/or dance wildly will be too great to overcome. Yes, you heard correctly. The return of The Vampire Diaries is still just over a…
Press Play Friday: Fresh Music (8/31/12)
Obscure Rhymes Hello! I didn’t see you come in. Please, have a seat. We’re about to get started. For this Press Play, we’re diving deep into the music heartland, showcasing three exceedingly different artists who have been flying under the radar. Though they’ve been around for a while, the following tracks remain as unknown and…
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